In large bowl, pour 2 c. warm (85°) water. Soften yeast in water, add sugar, oil and salt. Blend in eggs, reserving 1 T of white for brushing. Add 3c. of lfour. Beat well to avoid lumps. Let rest about 5 minutes. Gradually add rest of four (4 1/2c.). Oil table or board and hands and knead dough about 10 minutes. Put dough back in bowl, cover with clean cloth and leave in warm place. Let rise about 1 1/2 hours. Shape. Braid on cookie sheet. Can sprinkle bottomo of pan with cornmeal for a textured bottom. Brush top with egg white. Sprinkle with seeds. Let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 375° for 35-45 mintues. Tap bottom of each loaf and when it sounds hollow, bread is done. Makes 2 large loaves or 3 average. Can also be shaped and baked in regular loaf pan.
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